CLINICAL NURSE EDUCATOR - Labor & Delivery/Mother Baby

University of Maryland • Largo, MD

420d • $114,400 - $122,720

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE) plays a vital role in enhancing the quality of care by providing education and training to clinical and non-clinical personnel. This position is responsible for assessing educational needs, developing training programs, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The CNE serves as a clinical expert, supporting optimal service outcomes and acting as a resource for other healthcare institutions. The role encompasses education, clinical expertise, quality improvement, administrative duties, and consulting, all aimed at fostering professional development and improving patient care.

Requirements

• Current license in good standing as a Registered Nurse in Maryland or another compact state.
• Bachelor's of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Minimum of five (5) years relevant clinical experience, and at least 2 years in specialty area, including age-specific patient population.
• Detailed knowledge of nursing practice, research, and patient care in terms of theories and practices.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive interpersonal relationships with all levels of staff.
• Ability to work independently with appropriate interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Certification in Nursing Professional Development (NPD-BC)
• Basic Life Support - Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP)
• Master's Degree in Nursing
• 7 - 10 years of relevant clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous assessment of assigned staff educational needs.
• Develop educational plans that meet organizational and departmental goals.
• Coordinate service/unit/individual orientation.
• Provide basic orientation in specialty area as appropriate.
• Coordinate and provide continuing education for clinical staff.
• Assess and provide education for the competency of assigned staff in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Facilitate UMCAP sponsored lectures and conferences.
• Use teaching methods that facilitate the education process for adult learners.
• Demonstrate creativity in presenting lecture material.
• Maintain clinical expertise in area of specialty and facilitate problem solving of clinical care issues.
• Participate in the development and review of evidence-based clinical policies, protocols, and procedures.
• Collaborate with department leadership to accomplish performance improvement objectives.
• Provide educational input to clinical quality improvement efforts for the department/unit(s).
• Promote staff participation in unit-based quality improvement initiatives.
• Foster an environment of nursing research, scientific inquiry, and evidence-based practice.
• Create, review, and revise overall program structure of the orientation process.
• Evaluate the performance of new orientees and make recommendations regarding completion of the probationary period.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure educational programs that support organizational goals and strategic plan.
• Inspire and encourage teamwork.
• Recommend changes in practice that support operational financial targets.
• Maintain records that fulfill requirements of regulatory bodies' standards.
• Communicate consultation recommendations that affect the identified plan and facilitate understanding by stakeholders.
• Provide expertise in support of organizational initiatives.
• Act as a resource to affiliated organizations on behalf of UMCAP.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive health insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Continuing education opportunities
• Paid time off and holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree